Kalmbach Publishing - All Scales - Books - Union Pacific and Its Predecessors By Brian Solomon (SKU 400-01319)
Available On: July 1, 2023
Get an in-depth look at the second-largest railroad in the U.S. today, the Union Pacific! Union Pacific and Its Predecessors takes a look at the railroad as it is now and how it came to be, with a look at predecessor railroads and historical routes, equipment, and other features.
Written by accomplished author and railfan, Brian Solomon, this is the must-have book for all fans of the Union Pacific!
Description
The Union Pacific, formed in 1862, was part of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad and has been operating continually under that name for more than 160 years. Over the years the railroad has merged or acquired many other major railroads, which makes it the second-largest railroad in the U.S. today.
Union Pacific and Its Predecessors takes a look at the railroad as it is now and how it came to be, with a look at predecessor railroads and historical routes, equipment, and other features.
This book on the very popular Union Pacific railroad features:
Author Bio
Table Of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 - History
Chapter 2 - Predecessor Railroads
Chapter 3 - Passenger Trains
Chapter 4 - Freight Operations
Chapter 5 - Steam Locomotives
Chapter 6 - Turbines
Chapter 7 - Diesel Locomotives
Bibliography
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